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Private Sector MTR Corporation LOHAS Park:
Projects A Model for 21st Century Urban Development
Rail development brings additional value which further improves railway ridership of note include the 118‑storey International
to the land along the rail alignment. The and hence its financial capability in railway Commerce Centre in West Kowloon and the
rail plus property model enables the rail development. Also, the integrated rail and 88‑storey Two IFC situated in the Central
operator to carry out comprehensive property development master planning business district on Hong Kong Island. These
transit-oriented development (TOD) planning and design ensures effective and efficient are Hong Kong’s tallest buildings.
and integrated development of the rail and connectivity between property and railway,
property development site, and further thus facilitating better public transport. Over the past 35 years, the rail plus property
enhances the overall property value. The development business model has created a
participation of the Corporation in town Today, the Corporation has completed world-class rail service, as well as quality
planning along the railway has optimised developments at 33 MTR stations, generating living and working communities across Hong
land use and intensified development density some 94,000 housing units and more than Kong.
on the railway land parcels around stations, 2 million m2 of commercial space. Projects
People-oriented Quality living Environment
Seamless connection between railway Good urban design, lush planting, ample
open space and community amenities
stattion and the property development contribute to quality living
provides maximum convenience and
achieves time efficiency Social
Sustainability
Safe & Healthy Community Modern & Efficient City Living
Segregation of vehicles and pedestrians Better land utilisation and reduction of
to create a safe and pollution-free living unnecessary road traffic
environment
172 HONG KONG REPORT ON THE STATE OF SUSTAINABLE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 2014
Projects A Model for 21st Century Urban Development
Rail development brings additional value which further improves railway ridership of note include the 118‑storey International
to the land along the rail alignment. The and hence its financial capability in railway Commerce Centre in West Kowloon and the
rail plus property model enables the rail development. Also, the integrated rail and 88‑storey Two IFC situated in the Central
operator to carry out comprehensive property development master planning business district on Hong Kong Island. These
transit-oriented development (TOD) planning and design ensures effective and efficient are Hong Kong’s tallest buildings.
and integrated development of the rail and connectivity between property and railway,
property development site, and further thus facilitating better public transport. Over the past 35 years, the rail plus property
enhances the overall property value. The development business model has created a
participation of the Corporation in town Today, the Corporation has completed world-class rail service, as well as quality
planning along the railway has optimised developments at 33 MTR stations, generating living and working communities across Hong
land use and intensified development density some 94,000 housing units and more than Kong.
on the railway land parcels around stations, 2 million m2 of commercial space. Projects
People-oriented Quality living Environment
Seamless connection between railway Good urban design, lush planting, ample
open space and community amenities
stattion and the property development contribute to quality living
provides maximum convenience and
achieves time efficiency Social
Sustainability
Safe & Healthy Community Modern & Efficient City Living
Segregation of vehicles and pedestrians Better land utilisation and reduction of
to create a safe and pollution-free living unnecessary road traffic
environment
172 HONG KONG REPORT ON THE STATE OF SUSTAINABLE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 2014
